Best 7 Butternut Cream Pie Recipes

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Butternut cream pie, a delectable dessert with a velvety smooth filling and a flaky, buttery crust, is a true culinary delight. Originating from the American South, this pie has become a beloved classic, cherished for its rich, nutty flavor and creamy texture. Whether served as a special occasion treat or enjoyed as a comforting everyday dessert, butternut cream pie is sure to captivate your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIE



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My grandmother taught me how to make this recipe while I was a teenager working on her farm in the summers. For people that find the taste of pumpkin a little strong or just want a change this is a milder but still delicious pie. Hope you like it. Top with whipped cream!

Provided by blaze

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Butternut Squash

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 prepared pie crusts
2 ½ cups cooked butternut squash cubes
5 eggs
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Press each pie crust into 2 pie plates.
  • Blend butternut squash, eggs, brown sugar, milk, cream, flour, butter, cinnamon, salt, ginger, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cloves in a blender until smooth; pour into pie crusts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pies are set in the middle, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 306.5 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

BUTTERNUT CREAM PIE



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I enjoy making up recipes and began experimenting with squash a couple years ago. Lase fall, my garden was loaded with squash, so I came up with this creamy pie. It really went over well at Thanksgiving dinner. -Sandra Kreuter Barney, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup hot water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold milk
1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
Whipped cream and sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish; add hot water. Cover and microwave for 13-15 minutes or until tender. When cool enough to handle, scoop out pulp and mash. Set aside 1-1/2 cups squash (save remaining squash for another use)., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the squash until blended. Beat in the sugar, caramel topping, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves until blended. , In a small bowl, whisk cold milk and pudding mix for two minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft set. Stir into squash mixture. , Spoon into pastry shell. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIE



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This is a pie of exceptional delicacy. Unlike traditional pumpkin pie, no vegetal tones or stodgy finish mar the radiance of this pie, which stops just short of a custard and glows with the burnish of spice. The candied squash and ginger relish adds freshness and bite to an otherwise rich and creamy pie.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 2h

Yield 1 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 1/4 cups/183 grams all-purpose flour
Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons/23 grams solid vegetable shortening, chilled
5 tablespoons/71 grams cold unsalted butter, in 5 pieces
1 large egg, beaten
2 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup/100 grams dark brown sugar
1/4 cup/50 grams granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups/355 grams roasted squash purée (see note)
1 1/4 cups/295 milliliters heavy cream
Whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
3/4 cup finely diced peeled butternut squash
1 1/2 tablespoons finely diced lemon peel (cut from thin lemon slices)
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons sugar
Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely diced candied ginger

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Combine flour and salt in food processor bowl, and pulse. Remove lid, scatter vegetable shortening and butter over surface, and pulse 5 or 6 times.
  • Combine beaten egg and 3 tablespoons ice water. Pulse liquid into dry ingredients, continuing until mixture is evenly moist and dough looks curdy, about 10 seconds. Turn onto work surface, and press firmly into disk, adding drops of water if dough feels dry. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Roll dough into 15-inch round on lightly floured surface, about 1/8 inch thick, and fit into shallow 9-inch pie pan. Trim and crimp edges, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour. Meanwhile, place large pizza stone on lowest rack in oven, and heat at 425 degrees for 1 hour. (If you don't have a pizza stone, you can go without. It can help prevent a soggy bottom crust.)
  • Line chilled pie pan with aluminum foil and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake on pizza stone for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake until crust dries out and crimped edges begin to color, 3 to 5 minutes. Lower oven heat to 300 degrees.
  • While crust bakes, prepare filling: Combine eggs, vanilla, sugars, salt and spices in food processor, and process until smooth. Add squash purée, and process until smooth. With machine running, pour in heavy cream, and process to combine.
  • Scrape filling into hot prebaked shell, and bake on pizza stone for 20 minutes. Turn the oven up to 325 degrees and continue baking for another 20 to 25 minutes until filling is set two-thirds of the way in from the perimeter and the center still jiggles, about 40 to 45 minutes total (custard will continue to cook after pie is removed from oven). Tent edges loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the candied squash and ginger relish, if using: Combine squash, lemon peel, lemon juice, sugar and salt in small bowl, and stir well. Macerate 30 minutes. Turn into small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until tender and liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Add ginger and mix well.
  • Remove pie from oven, and cool to room temperature on rack. Garnish with whipped cream and the relish, if desired.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIE



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I have been making this pie for over 24 years for special occasions. It is so easy and the taste is wonderful. -Mary Ellen Solesbee, Greer, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1-1/4 cups sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3 cups mashed cooked butternut squash
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Cut out scraps with a leaf-shaped cookie cutter for garnish if desired; place on a baking sheet and set aside., In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Beat in the squash, butter, eggs, water and vanilla until smooth. Pour into crust., Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Bake leaf cutouts for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. , Cool pie and cutouts on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate pie until chilled. Garnish with pastry leaves and whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH CREAM PIE



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This recipe has been a favorite of mine and my family for over 50 years. The meringue topping with the butterscotch filling makes for a very rich dessert; eat it warm. YUM!

Provided by Colleen

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Meringue Pie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups milk
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks
3 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
6 egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush pie crust lightly with egg white to seal. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until light brown and crisp. Remove from oven and reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar and salt; set aside. In the top of a double boiler over medium heat, scald the milk while stirring with a whisk. Slowly whisk in the flour mixture. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened; remove from heat.
  • Place the egg yolks in a medium bowl. Stir in 1/3 of the milk mixture, whisking constantly, to temper the yolks. Pour the yolk mixture back into the pan. Return to the stove and cook, stirring constantly, until thick. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla. Pour into baked pie crust.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown in spots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 93.1 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 297.7 mg, Sugar 31.8 g

BUTTERNUT PIE WITH OR WITHOUT CRUST



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If you like pumpkin pie you'll like this! Serve with whipped cream! I've also made it without a crust just lightly spray oil then pour filling into pan. Butternut is also known as the African Bell. Method for pureeing butternut Recipe #194908

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Pie

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 pies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

baked and pureed butternut squash (Pureed Squash Butternut, Acorn Any Hard Winter Squash!)
12 ounces evaporated milk
4 eggs, mixed
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 fluid ounces Southern Comfort

Steps:

  • Mix everything except for pie crust with whisk.
  • Pour into crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven at 425° for for 15 minutes.
  • Lower temperature to 325° and bake for 45 more minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.5, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 59, Sodium 40.3, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 12.6, Protein 3.1

BUTTERNUT CREAM PIE



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Make and share this Butternut Cream Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Pie

Time 4h30m

Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs butternut squash
1/4 cup hot water
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
vanilla instant pudding mix
3/4 cup milk, plus
2 teaspoons milk
1 (9 inch) pastry shells, baked
whipped cream
toasted flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave safe dish; add hot water. Cover and microwave for 13-15 minutes or until tender. When cool enough to handle, scoop out pulp and mash. Set aside 1 1/2 cups squash (save remaining squash for another use).
  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the squash until blended. Add the sugar, caramel topping, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves; beat until blended. Add pudding mix and milk; beat on low speed 2 minutes. Spoon into pastry shell. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.8, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 46.1, Sodium 514.1, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 11.8, Protein 7.5

Tips

- Butternut squash is a versatile vegetable that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. However, when it comes to pie, it's best to use a sweeter variety, such as the butternut squash varieties 'Waltham' or 'Buttercup'. - Butternut squash can be roasted, steamed, or microwaved until tender. Once it's cooked, the flesh can be scooped out and mashed until smooth. - For a creamier filling, add a cup of heavy cream or whole milk to the mashed butternut squash. You can also add spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, to taste. - Blind baking the pie crust before filling it will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy. To blind bake a pie crust, simply preheat your oven to the desired temperature and bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, or until it's golden brown. - Once the pie is baked, let it cool completely before serving. This will help the filling to set and firm up.

Conclusion

Butternut cream pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, sweet filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new dessert to try, give butternut cream pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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